Senior Human Resources Business Partner Leslie Kemp sits down with Mining Minds to walk us through her mining story. Leslie tells us about how she paid for college by fighting wildland fires, her background in psychology, and the importance of caring for the people you work with. She also discusses the importance of having honest conversations and truly helping individuals succeed. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Leslie Kemp to the studio. Miningmindsllc.com...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Thirty-year miner Mark Blakeman sits down with Mining Minds and drops some tips for the young miners out there. Mark talks about getting his start in the uranium mines, coaching little league, and the changes he's seen in mining through the years. We reminisce with Mark about working at the Bullfrog mine in Beatty and discuss life outside of mining, like the outdoors. Mining Minds would like to welcome Mark Blakeman to the studio. Miningmindsllc.com Brass in to be a guest on the show Sponsors...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Operations Manager Joe Kemp finds his way into the Mining Minds studio to talk to us about his mining journey. Joe walks us from his agriculture background and into the different functions of the mining cycle he has experienced. He talks about the importance of culture, listening, and pulling in the right people to operate a successful mine. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Joe Kemp to the Face. Climb. Conquer. Cure Donate Miningmindsllc.com...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min
"If you want stuff you have to do stuff" says Derek Russell. Mining Minds was able to sit down with Derek as he talked about coming from Southern California to this Northern Nevada area. New to the mining community he discusses the opportunities places like these provide. Derek talks about trying and failing versus not traying at all, uprooting his family, and continuing to grow as a person. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Derek Russell to the studio. Miningmindsllc.com...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Mining Minds had the opportunity to sit down with Aaron Granger this week and talk about his mining experience, his new journey with a new company and what drives him to be better. On this 40oz Friday addition, we recap some of the experiences we had running Lamoille Canyon and Aaron talks about what it meant for him being with family and friends for the Marine Core Marathon. One of the big reasons Aaron came on the podcast was to continue his support for his brother and all those out there figh...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 46 min
Senior Geotechnical Engineer Tye Lasich pops in the studio to talk about his journey from a Montana ranch kid to working for one of the worlds largest gold producers. Tye talks about his experience mining underneath the World Trade Center, standing on top of a blast mat as a round goes off, and discusses some of the technical aspects of his profession. Join us as we welcome in Tye Lasich to the studio.
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Industrial Hygienist Shandy Holm sits down with Mining Minds for an impromptu episode in the studio. We talk about her journey into mining, how her hometown has influenced her career, and why she loves what she does. Shandy talks about caring for "her" miners and even puts on a little trash talking clinic throughout the episode. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Shandy Holm into the studio.
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Jeff Watson joins Mining Minds to kick off 2020 in a healthy way. He talks about his experiences as a miner and the road that led him to be an entrepreneur. Jeff explains how he is changing the health and wellness industry, discusses the importance of asking for what you want and the successes of failure. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Jeff Watson into the studio. You can follow Jeff on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/jeff.watson.5851 and you can start your new year off by going to https://...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Mining Minds enjoyed much success in 2019 and that success came from the guests, our sponsors, and you the listener. We take this episode to reflect on this past year, dive into the guests we had on and some of the most memorable moments. Thank you again to everyone who has supported us and we look forward to making 2020 a great year!
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 58 min
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Mining Minds. This week Victor Ortiz sits down in the studio to bring us some holiday cheer. He talks about going from a bank manager, to a haul truck operator, and his role now as a safety specialist. Victor talks about some of his personal strengths, struggles and insights into building a strong organizational culture. We'd like to thank Victor for joining us in the studio and brining in some laughs as we celebrate the holidays.
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 18 min
On this week's episode, Thomas Sutton sits down with Mining Minds and talks about his journey with cancer, wanting to become a doctor as a kid, and how mining eventually chose him. We discuss the importance of understanding the business side of mining, bonuses underground, a few shower stories, and Thomas' goals inside and outside the mining industry. Mining Minds would like to thank Thomas for stopping by the studio and sharing his experiences!
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Singer, songwriter, miner... Alan Franklin sits down with Mining Minds to talk about his journey. Alan walks us through some of the good times and hard lessons learned as an underground miner. He shares how he came into writing music and is the first on Mining Minds to perform live in studio! From country to rap Alan can lay down some lyrics and shows both sides on this episode. Stay tuned after the episode or follow the link to hear Alan Franklin (feat. Ill Zakiel) - Ore Diggers . https://www.f...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 22 min
On this week's episode we explore the mining journey of Kristi Ojala. Kristy describes the moments in her career that defined her and took her down the path that has allowed her to thrive in the mining industry. Kristy offers her advice to new miners and describes life in the mining industry for female miners, especially the females who are at the Face. Join us as we welcome Kristy to the show. Join the discussion and brass in at miningmindsllc.com ....
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
From the Department of Transportation, to mining and back. Joel McDermott joins us to talk about his journey and the things he's learned along the way, especially the impact that surveying has in mining. Joel details the reason why he started mining and what brought him back to the Department of Transportation. He also talks with us about being healthy and what kinds of activities he does outside of work. Join us as we welcome Joel to the Face! Don't forget to brass in at miningmindsllc.com to j...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Love what you do and do what you love, Kevin White does both as a blasting professional! He sits down with Mining Minds and talks about the technical side of blasting, how far we have come in the industry, and where the profession of blasting is heading. Kevin tells us how coloring eggs helped him sink roots in this Northern Nevada area and how his passion for work keeps him motivated. Join us in welcoming in Kevin White to the Face! Miningmindsllc.com
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 12 min
After the ore has been mined, its time to process it. Steve Martinez sits down with Mining Minds to explain what that looks like and how we get ore from this Northern Nevada area. Through his 30 years of experience, Steve had learned a thing or two, drops some knowledge on us, and talks about his journey. He also talks about his love for his children and reconnecting with his wife as an empty nester. Join Mining Minds as we welcome in Steve Martinez. Miningmindsllc.com Raintreeconstructioninc.co...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Health, wellness, and personal growth coach Natashia Dallin is back for another sit down with Mining Minds. This time Natashia educates us on aspects of physical fitness and the benefits that come with it. We also have a little fun as she coaches us at Mining Minds on some of our physical fitness goals. Whether understanding a workout or better understanding yourself, Natashia has a wealth of knowledge to help you with your goals. You can reach her at natashiadallin@gmail.com
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Equipment operator and innovator Spencer Sutherland sits down with Mining Minds and talks about his time as a surface and underground miner. Spencer shares his experiences with operating equipment and brings a much-needed innovation to the mining industry. Personal Protective Equipment is a huge part of keeping miners safe and Spencer reveals how he plans to level up respirators in the industry! Join Mining Minds as we welcome Spencer Sutherland to the face. If you are interested in contacting S...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 28 min
What is customer service? As a miner, who is your customer and what type of service are you providing? We are all professionals in what we do but do we think about the customer we are serving and how that impacts the overall mining process? Mining Minds discusses customer service, the roles that we play in getting ounces out of the earth and the ways that we provide that service! Tune in, Brass in, and be involved with the conversation at miningmindsllc.com
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Being a young supervisor has its challenges, but Nate Dillon speaks beyond his years and discusses some of the strategies that has helped him and his team. Nate talks with Mining Minds about why he initially went into mining, his views on stress, and how he manages his work-life balance. Nate drops some knowledge on the platinum rule and treating people how they want to be treated. Tune in as Mining Minds welcomes Nate Dillon to the studio.
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Brad Niman sits down with Mining Minds and talks about his journey from small town Northern Nevada to traveling the globe with the military. Brad discusses his time as a laboratory technician (lab rat) and his role as a warehouse supervisor. He explains his why behind staying healthy and passing that down to his boys. Mining Minds would like to welcome Brad Niman to the studio! Miningmindsllc.com
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Just like prospectors before him, Chris Rodriguez takes his family and skills north to Alaska. Chris talks about moving from the mining focused work to the civil side of construction. He walks us through some of the decisions he and his family had to make when choosing to head north and discusses some of the opportunities that are ahead. Listen in as Mining Minds follows Chris through his next venture. Good luck to you my man! miningmindsllc.com
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Open pit operator turned safety professional Annie McWilliams sits down to talk about her journey in mining and her new journey out of mining. Annie shares some stories about operating equipment, her passion for helping others, and her approach as a woman in the mining industry. As Annie steps away from the mining community to be closer to home, Mining Minds would like to wish her the best of luck in her new venture.
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Underground miner and shotcrete professional Sean Gallian sits down at the face to talk to Mining Minds. Sean explains some of the medical challenges that affect his work-life balance. He discusses the impact of passing down knowledge, the importance of seeing the bigger picture, and shares where he would like to develop in the future. Join Mining Minds as we welcome in Sean Gallian to the Studio. @seangallianphoto
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Internationally Certified Life Coach Holly Gallian joins Mining Minds at the Face to talk about her mining journey and her mission to help others. She discusses peeling back that emotional onion and finding those "gold nuggets" that are inside us all. From managing projects to managing a mining schedule, Holly provides some coaching to Mining Minds and gets us to think about our why! Contact Holly for more information about her coaching at https:/soulaucoaching.as.me/schedule.php...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Back from action, 2nd Lieutenant, Jason James hits the studio to talk to us about his experiences in mining and his vision for Mining Minds. Jason is one of the knuckleheads behind the idea of Mining Minds and has been away serving his country. We took the opportunity to introduce Jason to the Mining Minds community and learn about the military man. Join us as we welcome Jason back to the face. Brass in at Miningmindsllc.com
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Industrial Hygiene professional Melissa Anderson stops by to share her mining experiences and get some heat readings inside the studio. She talks about going from an engineer and into the industrial hygiene field, her mining journey in other countries and in other parts of the U.S. Tune in as we discuss different hazards miners face from an industrial hygiene standpoint and how Melissa helps miners long term.
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
From Nevada's desert mines to Alaska's frozen frontiers, miner Sam Delany has lived the grind, the laughs, and the life of underground mining. In this candid conversation, Sam shares how he broke into mining after years in welding and construction, the culture shock of moving north, and the realities of camp life on a 28/14 rotation. Packed with underground stories, raw safety lessons, and even a few hilarious shower stories, this episode goes beyond the paycheck to reveal the modern miner. Tune...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
What does it take to go from controlling the skies to safeguarding the mines? In this powerful episode of Mining Minds, Jim Hoover shares his incredible journey from U.S. Navy air traffic controller to haul truck operator, safety leader, and federal MSHA inspector. Jim pulls no punches as he talks about shaping safety programs, challenging inspectors, and mentoring future leaders in the mining industry. With decades of hard-earned experience and a reputation for saying what others won't, Jim off...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min
The Nevada mining landscape has changed forever. In this episode of Mining Minds, we dive back into the "rumor mill" to discuss the merger that created Nevada Gold Mines, the world's largest gold producer. From uncertainty at the face to leadership reshuffles, PTO changes, housing market impacts, and community skepticism, the guys break down what this merger really means for miners, families, and the region. With raw opinions, candid DMs from listeners, and plenty of heat from the face, this is ...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr
